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Ok, you all are such dedicated K-POP AMBASSADORS that you've earned your own separate post for recommendations! 🔥 🙌

Please provide links to your recommendations and '❤️' others' recommendations to increase the likelihood I'll get to it this month.

I am LOVING my new K-pop adventures with you all, I am learning so much. Lots lots to come!

Cheers,

Tim

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Annieaconda

Megaverse by StrayKids. This is a great song that really shows off the rapping skills of the group. The rhythm itself is relatively simple and grounded, but the bass is heavy and the synths push the intensity. this link is not the music video, but a lyric video. https://youtu.be/3aUo0tXSat4?si=Y0pM4YA_J-z6Xs70

Abby

Oh I love Megaverse!!! 🫶🏻 I also absolutly second the idea of checking out the recording studio snippets :)

Metalstryke

It would be awesome if you could react to some dreamcatcher. I'll especially link some live performances, but some of them also have music videos: Dreamcatcher Justice live: https://youtu.be/ZeXZ_ixi58I?si=ChYE1oQ8KTHkP-mH Dreamcatcher justice dance ear live. It's a live performance while they dance and you can hear their voices unfiltered: https://youtu.be/mmDSxJxyxTw?si=J6f8qiVQ-ixdGGoF Dreamcatcher Vision and some love, live in one take: https://youtu.be/2bLeQz_bxYs?si=-DOYaNmYdQLCSGXI Dreamcatcher Curse of the spider concert version: https://youtu.be/JUcuTIMTZq4?si=awlP2o8aHCHgIHdA Here some other recommendations: It's on a program where an artist covers the songs of popular songs of the past. Ailee - I will always love you: https://youtu.be/DOmnfmXlZCc?si=24GQw8r0hM7V2vG_ A great cover of new jeanz song gods: https://youtu.be/1PTNPXPFzgY?si=O0OG19KrxOp8nz4E Baekhyun and seo moontak singing hurt: https://youtu.be/BTOvJlD4ZPI?si=0W0O7ZfCW5wiLsoC That's probably way too many so I'll stop xD Also if you will do one of them and I had to prioritize, I would pick dreamcatcher justice on it's live.

Libby

Since the Idea got alot of positive Feedback in the chat I wanted to bring the idea of doing a Straykids Concert reaction in here😆 Its a festival performace so not as big of a production as their actuall concerts and more focused on the energy and fun they have on stage. https://youtu.be/PFnVaez2O3E?si=L4ULbLJkBk6yos4-

blkrose_22

https://youtu.be/pLj7XbNU3Qk?si=EtsO5ZqrYTTzfDGu Jump by BTS. You’ve been reacting mostly to their more recent music, this one is from 2014 when they were still firmly in their rap/hip-hop style that they debuted with. This one has a good example of V’s deep voice, but considering he was 18 when recording this his voice is still slightly higher here than the few rare times they’ve performed it in more recent times.

Lumina

I love Dreamcatcher! My faves are silent night, fireflies, odd eye and boca

Metalstryke

Bc I suggested ailee in my post, I'll throw in her killing voice here. She is a soloist and here voice is awesome: https://youtu.be/5GrKuaXBg4k?si=2IRQV4n5kHGwTnEM But the other 3 already mentioned are like some of the best killing voices ever. Fun fact, mamamoo kinda started the killing voice series. They wanted to go to another dingo series but that was for rappers and they didn't have one for singers yet, so after mamamoo requested to be OK their show dingo created dingo killing voice.

Billy

Can I ask why you decided to not go with the music video? Is there something controversial about it that I missed?😅

Annieaconda

No! I just remember Tim Welch mentioning liking to know who is singing until he gets to know the members.

Annieaconda

There may be a version with the names but I never looked!

Rye

I absolutely love the Mamamoo one and it totally tracks that they started Killing Voice 😂 Their energy is so much fun

Rye

I loved Soojin in I-dle. Really a shame how that turned out for her. 😩 I'm glad to see that she's still doing some music though

Rye

Ailee's cover of I Will Always Love you is one of my all time favorites~ ❤️ Also Dreamcatcher is so good and they're so unique in the kpop soundscape.

Lumina

Jonghyun (SHINee) - Let Me Out This song hit (and still hits) super hard considering his passing. He was such a beautiful soul, but he struggled and ultimately took his own life and this song really speaks to it. This is the lyrics video so you can really feel it https://youtu.be/TFK_T3yhzk0?si=uicwxb56WbctY9RY

Ashley

Good to see another fan of Jonghyun here!

Sophie

I want to recommand checking out Legendary Kingdome again and especially this performace!!Its a Cover of IUs Song Love poem done by Jongho from Ateez (on the left), Eunkwang from BTOB (middle) and Seungmin from Stray Kids (right). Its really beautyfull and gives me chills every time. https://youtu.be/5Rl67uU_oJs?si=xXSrEueHzXhMJfQE Kingdom Legendary War was a competition show where big Kpop groups competed with each other. This paticular performace was a collaboration between the Main Vocalists of said 3 groups.

urgaybff

Ateez killing voice Seventeen killing voice NCT 127 killing voice NCT dream killing voice Monster x killing voice Enhyphen killing voice LMAOOO ALL KILLING VOICES! 😭

Cricket

Mama from Exo

Drum Clean

Big Mama killing voice - a VERY different genre of KPop from what you have covered so far, and I would just love to hear your analysis of their different voices and vocal techniques!

Sakura Neko23

Music dump time! Mamamoo Immortal Song Medly https://youtu.be/h3YCi0qBMzs?si=LSbjJ6rUQmL0iPR7 Forestella songs whose names I can read: Save Our Lives Snow Globe White Night Time in a Bottle Champions Maldita sea mi suerte The Sky and The Dawn and The Sun Angel Legends Never Die Forestella songs whose names I can't translate lol: https://youtu.be/ScwrZAoDaRU?si=hd1UPwH-7stpPDjB https://youtu.be/eL6dFGQjOfc?si=gdunyhrw6dHc6RNB https://youtu.be/ruLxZr-ZN1Q?si=WuzSb-erEdYkLSBF https://youtu.be/Mef9MDqo1Bo?si=lICwSFjMBlrfFyzQ

୨୧

I recommended reacting to the group Forestella. They are not necessarily pop music but they are a Korean quartet group of amazing vocalists. Some are classically trained and have experience in musical theatre. Their live covers of Je Suis Malade, Hijo de la Luna, and Bohemian Rhapsody are phenomenal. Je Suis Malade: https://youtu.be/6LHaxFzSz4w?si=4HKtm9Zc8w50uD8G Hijo de la Luna: https://youtu.be/LJc7wXa9JG8?si=PT17NJ1sKNiAHGpo Bohemian Rhapsody: https://youtu.be/xUVysL9PbzM?si=jrIZ8U5C_vb9aQjs

Savallion

You don't like the music video? Oh man I love the music video.

Annieaconda

I love all their music videos!

Savallion

Before my rec: its SavaLLion, you pronounce the L's, like medallion 😂 or just "Sava" is also perfectly fine. I'll do my recs separate again so people can heart the specific one(s) they want. First up is the Stray Kids version of "Lose My Breath". This is fully English. The song is from a collab they did with Charlie Puth. The official song/music video that includes Charlie Puth is excellent, but this "Stray Kids" version only has Stray Kids for vocals and its done in a more Live format so you can really hear their voices. From what I heard, most of them found this song really challenging because of the focus on vocals and it being in English and worked with coaches to prepare. I think they did such a good job. I would recommend checking out the official video after, just because its as top-tier, beautifully made as all their official videos are. https://youtu.be/SE05iCw3qY8?si=9BcjTTxhNykrmpdl From left to right in the video, their names and a note about roles they're often associated with: Lee Know - dancer Han - all rounder with a focus on rapping I.N. - vocals, youngest/maknae Felix - we all know felix by now :) deep voice, dancer Bang Chan aka Chris - songwriter/producer, leader Hyunjin - dancer Seungmin - main vocals Changbin - rapper (but he has some really nice vocals in this)

Savallion

Carryover from last month: Stray Kids ESCAPE. This is a duo song with Bang Chan and Hyunjin, described by them as a sequel or extension of Red Lights. Lots of little references to the Red Lights video if you can remember it. This is pretty solidly one of my favorite songs, period, and the video is so cinematic and tells a powerful story. Their acting is so good here, too. To help with understanding some of the symbolism: Bang Chan is usually associated with being a wolf, while Hyunjin is associated with being a ferret. (all the stray kids have a representative animal). Easy to tell them apart in this one because Hyunjin had his buzz cut here. Also since it's not super clear from the video - Bang Chan is the one singing around 1:20 - a lot of people ask who it is singing during that part. https://youtu.be/LvCmsOWPwKA?si=f4e09UVI29q1Y04k

mm

As a vocal coach discovering Kpop it's inevitable to check out Mamamoo eventually. They're their league on their own when it comes to vocals. This is their "Immortal Songs Medley", a medley of several Korean popular songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3YCi0qBMzs

Savallion

I'll also drop a message for people to ♥ if they want a reaction to the DO IT mini album coming out by Stray Kids on November 21. I don't have a link obviously because it's not out yet, but there should be at least 1 music video, probably 2 since they've marked two as "title" songs. I know at least a few of us in the chat are barely restrained, ready to go feral for this, because the teaser images are insane. The released track list has just 5 songs: Do It, [korean title - I think they translated it to 'DIVINE'], Holiday, Photobook, Do It (festival version).

Savallion

Seconding a full Kingdom watch (is the full title Kingdom: Legendary War? I can never remember). I haven't seen the show in its entirely myself yet - could be fun to do as a group! I have seen several performances and they are all just so good. Really incredible stuff from all the participating groups.

Savallion

Its so good 😭

Savallion

Oh I see your other comment it hadn't loaded in - I totally understand the context now.

Abby

I would love this so much😍🫶🏻

Cam D.L.G

They are not not properly Kpop but XG (a japanese girl group), suggesting starting with : Winter without you, Is this love, In the rain, something ain't right, as they are their most 'vocal' songs, their other songs are more rap heavy (they also have the tapes series where the three vocalists do covers)

Whits ⊙⊝⊜

Hwasa “Good Goodbye” There are a couple of live versions: one at home and one with live band.

Whits ⊙⊝⊜

BTS Unpluggged (live) Fix You Blue & Grey Life Goes On BtS Proof Live

blkrose_22

https://youtu.be/0lapF4DQPKQ?si=TrEhLTUpPEXWALiF Just for fun I’ll put this one here again. Black Swan by BTS. The fear of losing passion for something you love. The song itself is one of their more underrated ones, which is a shame because it’s so good, and the choreography was made to highlight Jimin and his contemporary dance training

Elodie H

You need the links !!!

Ninni

Agreed! The First Take version is also amazing, but I think the MV is so worth the watch! My personal favorite song of theirs

Abby

I thought about recommanding the first take but the japanese Version just doesnt hit the same

Abby

Oh I would love a reaction to this so much! Its also a really nice Setlist (Im personaly obsessed with charmer and Topline😂)

Abby

Libby

Im super excited for that one aswell!! But Kpop collaborations are allways a bit of a hit or miss so hopefully we wont be disapointed🤷

Sophie

This will be such a good month for Stay😆 I love love love DJ Snake and this collaboration has the potential to be absolutly crazy. But in general mindblowing to see Straykids on a Album that Features people like Travis Scott. They really are getting big😳

Zaphne

I second the Mamamoo Killing Voice. :)

Zaphne

Dreamcatcher is such a good group, and I hope Tim gets to experience "Deja Vu," "Odd Eye," "Scream," as well as some of their B-sides! My personal favorite is, "Vision" just because I have a teeny tiny "nu-metal" streak in me.

Norbert Follrich

I was fortunate to see them live in February 2024. They have so many great songs! Apart from their title tracks I really like their b-sides like Red Sun and Jazz Bar. I just hope we will have a full group comeback in the near future after Gahyeon, Dami and Handong decided not to renew their contract with Dreamcatcher Company and JiU, SuA and Yoohyeon redebuted as UAU. 🫤 They have one of the most amazing encore stage ever where Siyeon shows her vocal prowess and seems to sing so effortlessly. https://youtu.be/JQtm7yXylPo?si=DUNi8_Mw-Nq3BJWu

Metalstryke

It's siyeon. Sihyeon is in another group 🤭 But yes I also hope for a full group comeback, but I don't think that we'll get something like that before their 10th anniversary, bc we still did not have handong solos, even though it's seems it will be coming soon and can't wait for siyeons Bands, but it seems we'll have to wait until the start of next year. She recently said there were a few things why it got pushed back a bit. And Gahyun probably will act next year.

Tim Welch Vocal Studio

I'm down to do this, could you do some screen grabs from the video and label the singers for me? I'm flooded with sooo many new amazing K-POP artists that I think I literally need flashcards! 😂

Libby

I can totaly do that!! And please dont feel bad about not knowing all the names most of us only know the ones from our favorite groups aswell. There are just too many to remember all😂

Libby

I put the pictures into the kpop chat🤗

Billy

This will be really cool! Such a great suggestion! I also just want to mention that the pinned comment on Youtube has all the timestamps so you know what the Songs are called😊

Abby

I just remembered that maybe somebody should tell Tim that Straykids used to have 9 members😂 Hellevator was their Pre-Debut Song so the first ever straykids Song released. Back then they where 9 members until Woojin left about 2 years after they made their debut

Annieaconda

YES! Hahaha I could picture the confusion

Jsg2140

On last month recommendation post I had suggested this video, despite it not being a music video. Again, I am not sure if I can suggest it since it's not exactly just a song by a group, but clips of the process of recording the albums (so technically songs do appear, kinda). To sum it up the video shows them directing the recording and giving tips to one another about how to sing certain parts in songs or other similar things and just basically see the process and how they do it as they are always very involved in it. Someone commented that this is a compilation and not as focused as other videos, which to be fair is true, but otherr videos are longer and I am not sure if you have the time to watch them. Besides, this compilation also serves as a sort of preview so you know what the others are like. If you you would like or prefer to watch the longer and more detailed videos (not compilations, but actual making of and filming of recording process of their albums, which you can find on Stray Kids youtube channel), I would love it as I think many stays would too. I just thought this would be more accessible for you as a first. Nonetheless, I really hope you consider giving this a chance, as it really shows how involved they are in making their music and also how passionate they are about it. Really been loving your stray kids song reactions. https://youtu.be/BkZrKyjBeIk?si=Gd1-LewR_f1KU97F My first language isn't english, so please do tell me if something didn't make sense 😊

Stella Blue

Your ironmouse reaction said you wanna hear more Mori Calliope - she also covered takedown with some other really talent vtubers. Heres the link for Takedown from kpop demon hunters by Mori Calliope, AmaLee, and Bao the Whale. The music production is also a bit different like mouses version of how its done, you should definitely check it out https://youtu.be/LzzktEXaspI?si=ofOI4dcaKf9zoaxu

Sharon

I'm excited for this too!

Sharon

This would be cool! It's so different from their group stuff and I think really beautiful.

Sharon

I don't see anything yet for Stray Kids' GIANT, but I watched the MV for the first time last night and was blown away! Lots to notice musically- I'm still processing but it has a really epic quality to it. The MV itself is quite cinematic and captivating. It's in English and Japanese (there is no Korean version that I can tell) so is it still KPOP idk, but since they are a KPOP group I'm putting it here. This is their official video, not sure if there is a version with names labeled! https://youtu.be/h21pp5-k9SA?si=VfcV81IlPZ8mXN3n

nathan noname

You I know I am so so late to this but Aespa is by far my favorite band and has multiple songs written by EJAE who i know you love. just a thought!

Abby

What makes this song so funny to me is that fact that Straykids are a lot of things but definatly not giants😂 Most of them are like 1,70m😂😂

Danny

It would be amazing if you could please watch/listen to some ZEROBASEONE. They are a 9-member boy group formed on the survival show Boys Planet. Their most recent title track is 'Iconik' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnYtDIW7elY) and they are known as really good vocalists as a whole. They often post covers of different songs on their channel and two songs they covered in two units on a variety show just before their debut caused a lot of buzz - 'Start Over' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9R4FOFUC-5E) and 'Phonecert' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-D7sXEwLvQ)... They are even better vocally now, but I still go back to these two covers. Also, their songs 'Doctor! Doctor!' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BXF8gSpEwY) and 'Sweat' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J2tyiQ_V6s) which were both pre-releases to albums are fan favourites.

Annieaconda

A great duo song by StrayKids members Lee Know and Seungmin is CINEMA. I would classify the song as it’s upbeat and cinematic (fittingly), with smooth vocals and a warm, feel-good energy that highlights the group’s softer, more sentimental side. https://youtu.be/G4CAFJ5mLXU?si=gG1MtmN5m2P2WK6s

Abby

There is also a full cam version of the skz performace that doesnt include all the reactions and replays in case you get annoied by then during your reaction😂But you should watch the version I put above atleast once so you get the full choreo😆https://youtu.be/kpEsWOldi80?si=B9-WTRbQK5dRDxZJ

Bennett

I recommended Iconik when it came out 😭❤️ although if I made another recommendation I think it would be ‘Crush’ first. I worry about starting off with like. THE best song (with Iconik) lol

Savallion

Just in case Tim (or anyone, really) is doing some planning in advance. They did release a schedule for all the promo stuff and I just noticed that it includes the release dates for music videos as well. So the album and first title track music video will be out November 21, but the music video for the second title track isn't out until November 27. And I don't know if I'm reading this right but it LOOKS like they're doing a separate MV for the remix version? Or maybe a different song but they didn't include the name to leave it as a surprise? Either way there's some other MV release listed on 11/24. These are all Korea timezone, btw. TL;DR: - if you want to just do the album in audio (optionally including 1 MV), Nov 21 is when it's available - if you want to do the other MVs at the same time as a first reaction, its Nov 27 Schedule is here on the official Stray Kids YT for anyone who wants to see it themselves: http://youtube.com/post/Ugkx2t3XIDT8bxH3Ljv_2pimA8AvW1Ey0HbL?si=bAXFiBD61Zl38Kiz

Annieaconda

Case 143 by StrayKids. You mentioned finding it unique in the killing voice and I have recently rediscovered my love for the song. It is an energetic, glitchy, pop-rap track that treats falling in love like catching an unexpected “case.” It mixes bold rap, catchy hooks, and chaotic sound effects to capture the confusing, overwhelming rush of new feelings https://youtu.be/jYSlpC6Ud2A?si=XjJQ5rTh9LMxZ1pv

Redline

Wow, so many comments. Mine might get lost but just in case: HALAZIA by ATEEZ: https://youtu.be/SszP3hlQ55Y?si=dhZ25jiVH7otJgAn ATEEZ's Killing Voice: https://youtu.be/6w7dtJLkXXE?si=l-Zw7DEEXDQoYD6q Turbulence by ATEEZ: https://youtu.be/80WvAnsHOdM?si=EiQc4E0iq8w1LECb They also performed it on a show called "It's Live" (which unfortunately tends to use autotune, though I don't know how much): https://youtu.be/BycpPeGWM-c?si=WNFFcds-vGfGzTwl Also, I suggest putting the HALAZIA reaction on YouTube, that tends to bring the fandom running. And sorry for all the comments in quick succession!

Kagari

I would love a reaction for any of Seungmin's (from skz) covers on SONG by, one of my favorites is Ep. 07. Twenty five, Twenty one. https://youtu.be/_-v8WZfgL38?si=eJABP-1bmBIRMxxo But i would like any cover from that series, he started it last year because he wanted to share more of his singing and techniques that he doesn't always get to showcase in skz songs. Here is the playlist with all the episodes in case something else catches your attention https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2HLJ87twWI02-y9tIcZ6ekQ7ziYpLkH_&si=kH4DKKGcJYcyInfU

Libby

The Birds of a Feather one was also sooo good😍

Libby

Btw if the whole thing at once is a bit much you can do it in 3 parts very easy. there is a band solo after Domino and a Intro before chk chk boom that they used for outfit changes/ break. (Its also marked in the Timestamp comment😊 that would make 3 Blocks of ca. 25min or 7 Songs each.🤗

Libby

I think it would be really fun to pair this with the recording studio video. Its just really simply them working on this Song so you see 3Racha in their producer role giving direction aswell as the members doing the recordings, making mistakes and adjustments and all that. I think it would give a really good idea of their raw voices but also their personalities. Its only the first 13min of this Video😊 https://youtu.be/YMb3EHXjs50?si=cJviKFFb8JEw7-u2

Bb

I think this would also be great for a Quick Take!

Emily

I was coming to recommend Mamamoo Killing Voice so I'll jump on this suggestion!

Emily

I love this one!

Emily

I think you would love Lee Mujin Service, it's an interview show where singers come and talk and also sing songs. The host is also an amazing singer, I would love to hear your analysis of his voice. At the time of this comment there has been 191 episodes, so you have a lot you could delve into. It could allow you to react to Korean singers who aren't necessarily Kpop. This is personally my favourite episode as it brought together MINNIE from GIDLE, BANG YEDAM a soloist and Lily from NMIXX since it was a special for the 100th ep. https://youtu.be/FPdgMkOaezs?si=LQVuX68rfZThoDdi

Libby

Quick Take: Han (Skz) - Dont say https://youtu.be/wnEJinE9qRI?si=vAmEK2622cmB3dgB This was a solo song by Han that unfortunaly doesnt even have a studio Version. Im personly absolutly obsessed with it!! Han loves artists like Yungblud and I think you can hear that in his solo Songs. Its really just a fun little personal favorite of mine😆

Savallion

Oh man I have never heard this. I love it. Between this and Hold my Hand, if Han wasn't a stray kid he definitely could have been an angsty pop punk solo artist 😂

Savallion

people think they're big, but they're smowaaall 😂

TaeraeLover123

Honestly, I feel like more than a specific ZEROBASEONE song, I really wish there could be a analysis to Taerae Show. Since each member sings completely raw / live there, with only guitar as backing, you can really understand their singing styles & habits, harmonizing, and Taerae’s guitar skills more than their fine-tuned official songs. Episode 3: https://youtu.be/QMB9DeBSELM?si=LBmDI84Van0SIdKi